Roman Space Telescope Clears Major Shake Test, Nears Final Assembly

Eyes on the Infinite: The Next Generation of Space Telescopes Set to Rewrite the Cosmos

In the coming decade, a trio of advanced space observatories will open new windows on the universe, tackling some of the most profound mysteries in astronomy. These next-generation telescopes – NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the European Space Agency’s PLATO and ATHENA missions – are poised to revolutionize our understanding of everything from dark energy and galactic evolution to exoplanets and high-energy phenomena. Each telesco…

Roman Space Telescope Clears Major Shake Test, Nears Final Assembly

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s upcoming flagship observatory, has passed a crucial vibration test that simulates the violent shaking it will endure during launch. The announcement was made by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. This milestone confirms that the spacecraft’s core systems can survive the intense mechanical forces experienced during liftoff. The Roman mission is designed to explore the nature of dark energy, search fo…